MTV.com News — Plus: You weigh in on whether the rookie duo should make the cut.By Shaheem Reid Kid Cudi and Asher Roth Photo: MTV News Last week, we asked you whether Kid Cudi or Asher Roth had the chops to make it on our 2009 Hottest MCs in the Game li... more info

Panda Toes — Not too long ago, man-of-the-hour Kid Cudi rapped over a choice beat sampling Lady Gaga's infectious acoustic version of "Poker Face". Kanye and Common came in for backup and A-Trak dropped by for some cuts (which got credited on the single cover art... more info

AllHipHop — The rising career of AllHipHop.com Breeding Ground alumni Wale will be chronicled on a new episode of the BET series Rising Icons.   Rising Icons was created by Grey Goose Entertainment and BET.   The series, which features artists like Kid Cudi,... more info

MTV.com News — 'When I look at the top 10 MCs, I look at substance, people who bring something to the game,' says Roth.By Shaheem Reid Asher Roth Photo: SRC Kid Cudi and Asher Roth are two MCs that are soaring. They're really earning respect in the rap g... more info

VH1 News — Kid Cudi and Asher Roth are two MCs to watch for on our list of Hottest MCs in the Game. more info

MTV.com News — Shanna Moakler, Pete Wentz, Perez Hilton, Ashton Kutcher and other friends and fans also pay tribute online to the late DJ.By Jocelyn Vena DJ AM Photo: Jeff Kravitz/ Getty Images Just as news broke about the unexpected death of DJ AM, who ... more info

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MTV.com News — Jay expected to announce New York show for September 11, the day The Blueprint 3 drops.By Gil Kaufman Jay-Z Photo: Jared Milgrim/ FilmMagic On Monday (August 24), Jay-Z is expected to announce a homecoming show to celebrate the release of ... more info

MTV.com News — 50 has also scheduled This Is 50 FestivalBy Shaheem Reid 50 Cent Photo: Jemal Countess/ Getty Images 50 Cent says he has decided to hold up the release of his long-awaited LP, Before I Self Destruct, yet again. Fif, in Poland for a conce... more info

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